Beautifully produced, written and illustrated, this is a classic work for any age at any period. * The Independent on Sunday *
With such a partnership, how can this gorgeous great picture-book rhyme fail? * The Guardian *
Lovely to read aloud and beautiful to look at. * The Sunday Times *
This contains adventure, companionship and good, old-fashioned fun. * The Sun *
Voted one of the 100 Greatest Picture Books of All Time * BBC *
Some have seen it as a story about over-coming the inevitable obstacles in life, but it is a fun, read-aloud book to be shared and enjoyed on any level. * Top 50 Books Every Child Should Read, Good Housekeeping *
It's a special book and it just never gets old. * Gurgle *